How To Fix C4820 - Values in selected column copied to clipboard for column

C4820 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C4 - CTMS_SYNTAX_CHECK

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Values in selected column copied to clipboard for column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C4820 - Values in selected column copied to clipboard for column ?

  The SAP error message C4820, which states "Values in selected column copied to clipboard for column," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when you are trying to copy values from a table or report. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that the values from the selected column have been successfully copied to the clipboard.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Action: The message is triggered when a user selects a column in a report or table and uses the copy function (usually Ctrl+C or right-click and select "Copy").
  Clipboard Functionality: It indicates that the system has recognized the action and has copied the data to the clipboard for further use.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational, there is no error to resolve. However, if you want to proceed with using the copied data, you can:
  
  Paste the Data: You can paste the copied values into another application (like Excel, Word, etc.)